4th October, 2013
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, has called on the entire Nigeria football family, including media practitioners, to work in unison and pray towards a Super Eagles’ triumph in Addis Ababa on Sunday 13 October when they clash against the Wayla Antelopes.
The African champions face the lowest ranked team left in the race in the continent at the National Stadium, Addis Ababa in the first leg, with the return scheduled for the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday, 16 November.
Already the Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi has stated that his army of invited players for the battle against the East Africans are all in high spirits and itching for action.
There were initial fears on the availability of Newcastle of England striker Sola Ameobi but the Big Boss has cleared the air even as the 32- year old has since resumed training with his club.
The Eagles camp will open on October 7 203 in Abuja for the Addis Ababa cracker.